Comments on: Question: Who makes the best precision screwdrivers? http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:34:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Phillip http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13395 Phillip Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:07:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13395 I've tried them all. Professionally repairing musical instruments and other precision mechanisms, including electronics for years Willi Hahn's (WiHa) multiple handle styles beat them all, hands down. CK, Xcelite's and Proxxon's aren't bad for runners up. I’ve tried them all. Professionally repairing musical instruments and other precision mechanisms, including electronics for years
Willi Hahn’s (WiHa) multiple handle styles beat them all, hands down. CK, Xcelite’s and Proxxon’s aren’t bad for runners up.

]]> By: David Moisan http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13251 David Moisan Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:43:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13251 I got a Craftsman set 10 years ago--a delight!--and am still using it today. Radio Shack has a nice set of mini-drivers I like. (Note that it is NOT the el-cheapo mini drivers they usually sell, but a mini handle and a set of bits.) I got a Craftsman set 10 years ago–a delight!–and am still using it today. Radio Shack has a nice set of mini-drivers I like. (Note that it is NOT the el-cheapo mini drivers they usually sell, but a mini handle and a set of bits.)

]]> By: CyberKender http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13153 CyberKender Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:04:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13153 I have both the Huskys that store the bits in the handle and a number of the Craftsman microdrivers. I picked them up primarily for working on computers. The Crafstmans have been quite satisfactory, but I've broken the tip on the smalled Torx bit and the largest flat bit of the Husky ones. (Both happened when I was using them as screwdrivers, and not chisels or prybars.) The Husky ones are nice for being so compact, but I like the length of the Crafsman ones for being able to reach into tight spaces. I have both the Huskys that store the bits in the handle and a number of the Craftsman microdrivers. I picked them up primarily for working on computers. The Crafstmans have been quite satisfactory, but I’ve broken the tip on the smalled Torx bit and the largest flat bit of the Husky ones. (Both happened when I was using them as screwdrivers, and not chisels or prybars.) The Husky ones are nice for being so compact, but I like the length of the Crafsman ones for being able to reach into tight spaces.

]]> By: Randy http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13125 Randy Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:14:03 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13125 I have the same Husky chage bit sets as Doug Kwan. They do everything I've needed to do so far. I guess if I used microdrivers a lot more, I'd get a better set, but they are a lot of tool for the price. My only complaint is that they have a ball detent in the bit shaft, and sometimes the bit slips out of the handle if it is not well seated. I have a couple of individual Craftsman microdrivers, and they are nicer, but would take up a lot more room than the Huskys for a full set. I have the same Husky chage bit sets as Doug Kwan. They do everything I’ve needed to do so far. I guess if I used microdrivers a lot more, I’d get a better set, but they are a lot of tool for the price. My only complaint is that they have a ball detent in the bit shaft, and sometimes the bit slips out of the handle if it is not well seated.

I have a couple of individual Craftsman microdrivers, and they are nicer, but would take up a lot more room than the Huskys for a full set.

]]> By: olderty http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13115 olderty Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:03:48 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13115 I got a set from Craftsman. Haven't done me wrong. It's also nice to know I can exchange them when they fail as chisels. I got a set from Craftsman. Haven’t done me wrong. It’s also nice to know I can exchange them when they fail as chisels.

]]> By: Mark http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13064 Mark Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:52:48 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13064 Been using Xcelite for 30 years. Xcelite is the best. Always has been, always will be. http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/xcelite/index.cfm Been using Xcelite for 30 years.
Xcelite is the best.
Always has been, always will be.
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/xcelite/index.cfm

]]> By: Eric http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13052 Eric Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:26:15 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13052 Snap-on tools are pretty incredible. Pricey yes, but well worth it in my opinion. Snap-on tools are pretty incredible. Pricey yes, but well worth it in my opinion.

]]> By: Myself http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13045 Myself Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:48:54 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13045 Wiha is good stuff. I've been happy with that affordable little Boxer set I submitted a while back, and honestly my favorite little driver is the Swisstech micro-plus, in anodized black. Some of the newer tools (particularly the stainless) have cast rather than machined points, which suck, but the older ones were incredibly well made. Wiha is good stuff. I’ve been happy with that affordable little Boxer set I submitted a while back, and honestly my favorite little driver is the Swisstech micro-plus, in anodized black. Some of the newer tools (particularly the stainless) have cast rather than machined points, which suck, but the older ones were incredibly well made.

]]> By: Lorenzo http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13042 Lorenzo Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:20:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13042 I have a set of Wiha's that came with my PortaBrace kit. I occasionally do some set light rigging and have a sweet belt kit that came with a nice set of tools... from the Wiha's to the Leatherman to the MiniMaglite and more, it's been one of the best and most functional tool set that I've used over the years. I highly recommend the Wiha set. I have a set of Wiha’s that came with my PortaBrace kit. I occasionally do some set light rigging and have a sweet belt kit that came with a nice set of tools… from the Wiha’s to the Leatherman to the MiniMaglite and more, it’s been one of the best and most functional tool set that I’ve used over the years. I highly recommend the Wiha set.

]]> By: b0j3 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13041 b0j3 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:08:45 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13041 I recently bought a set of Wihas and I love them. I recently bought a set of Wihas and I love them.

]]> By: Sir_Stuey http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13039 Sir_Stuey Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:51:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13039 I use a cheapo radios shack set for slot and phillips screws. For small hex screws, I use Craftsman. However, I've recently purchased a few sizes from McMaster Carr. They're Bondhus brand, and are of fantastic quality and extremely affordable. Take a gamble and order a set from McMaster Carr. You won't know what brand the set is until you get it, but you can trust them to sell you good quality stuff. I use a cheapo radios shack set for slot and phillips screws. For small hex screws, I use Craftsman. However, I’ve recently purchased a few sizes from McMaster Carr. They’re Bondhus brand, and are of fantastic quality and extremely affordable.

Take a gamble and order a set from McMaster Carr. You won’t know what brand the set is until you get it, but you can trust them to sell you good quality stuff.

]]> By: Stuart http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13038 Stuart Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:46:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13038 PB (Swiss), make very nice tools: http://www.pbswisstools.com/en/pbtools/db_result.asp PB (Swiss), make very nice tools:
http://www.pbswisstools.com/en/pbtools/db_result.asp

]]> By: Mike Beversluis http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13034 Mike Beversluis Fri, 12 Jan 2007 04:12:16 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13034 The Wihas really are nice. The Wihas really are nice.

]]> By: Douglas Kwan http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13027 Douglas Kwan Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:10:33 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13027 im a fan of the husky 8 in 1. 6 bucks at home depot. philips and flat, and a torx version too. the bits store in the handle im a fan of the husky 8 in 1. 6 bucks at home depot. philips and flat, and a torx version too. the bits store in the handle

]]> By: Gapsard de Coligny http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13026 Gapsard de Coligny Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:58:31 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/01/11/question-who-makes-the-best-precision-screwdrivers/#comment-13026 I bought a full set (flat/philips/torx/hexa) from Proxon few year ago. Little pricey 246frs by then (make that 38 euro, or 38$ at the time, but more like a brazillion USD today...) Except for the awfull khaki/mustard color of the brand, have always performed well. From their website: Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum Set NO 28 148 Set 15 pcs I bought a full set (flat/philips/torx/hexa) from Proxon few year ago. Little pricey 246frs by then (make that 38 euro, or 38$ at the time, but more like a brazillion USD today…) Except for the awfull khaki/mustard color of the brand, have always performed well.

From their website:

Nickel-Chrome-Molybdenum
Set NO 28 148
Set 15 pcs

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